How Victoria car stamp duty works
When you buy a car in Victoria, stamp duty is charged on the dutiable value, which is the price you paid or the market value, whichever is higher, including GST. Passenger-car rates; the first band tracks the luxury car tax threshold (about $80,809 for 2026-27) and is indexed each year. Non-passenger and primary-producer vehicles differ. The duty is paid to State Revenue Office Victoria when the vehicle is registered or transferred into your name, so it sits on top of the purchase price and the usual registration costs.
Victoria car stamp duty rates
| Dutiable value | Rate |
|---|---|
| Green car (any value) | $8.40 per $200 (4.2%) |
| Other car up to ~$80,809 | $8.40 per $200 (4.2%) |
| to $100,000 | $10.40 per $200 (5.2%) |
| to $150,000 | $14.00 per $200 (7%) |
| over $150,000 | $18.00 per $200 (9%) |
Current State Revenue Office Victoria rates, as at 1 July 2026. Electric vehicles: Partly. A low-emission "green" car (CO2 of 120 g/km or less), which includes electric vehicles, pays the flat lower rate at every value rather than the luxury tiers. It is a reduced rate, not a full exemption.
What the duty comes to
| Car value | Stamp duty | Share of value |
|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | $630 | 4.20% |
| $25,000 | $1,050 | 4.20% |
| $40,000 | $1,680 | 4.20% |
| $60,000 | $2,520 | 4.20% |
| $90,000 | $4,680 | 5.20% |
Worked out from the same State Revenue Office Victoria rates as the calculator. Figures assume a standard (non-green) car.
Common questions
How much is stamp duty on a $40,000 car in Victoria?
On a $40,000 car in Victoria, stamp duty is about $1,680, using current State Revenue Office Victoria rates. Figures assume a standard (non-green) car. Use the calculator above for your exact value.
Do you pay stamp duty on an electric car in Victoria?
Partly. A low-emission "green" car (CO2 of 120 g/km or less), which includes electric vehicles, pays the flat lower rate at every value rather than the luxury tiers. It is a reduced rate, not a full exemption.
What is car stamp duty based on in Victoria?
Victoria works the duty out on the dutiable value, which is the price you paid or the market value, whichever is higher, including GST. Passenger-car rates; the first band tracks the luxury car tax threshold (about $80,809 for 2026-27) and is indexed each year. Non-passenger and primary-producer vehicles differ.
When do you pay car stamp duty in Victoria?
Stamp duty is paid when the vehicle is registered or transferred into your name, through State Revenue Office Victoria. Budget for it on top of the purchase price and registration fees.
Related: VIC property stamp duty · all calculators. General information only, not tax or financial advice. Rates and electric-vehicle concessions change, so check State Revenue Office Victoria for your situation.